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Proverbs 17:7
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Proverbs 17:7

Proverbs 17:7

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke;
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God,

Job 34:12

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly
and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Psalm 50:16-17

But God says to the wicked:
“What right do you have to recite My statutes
and to take My covenant on your lips?

Psalm 101:3-5

I will not set anything worthless before my eyes.
I hate the practice of transgression;
it will not cling to me.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.

Proverbs 16:10-13

God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.

Proverbs 26:7

A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials will be wicked.

Matthew 7:5

Hypocrite! First take the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

Excellent speech

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Lying lips

Bible References

Excellent speech

Proverbs 26:7
A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
Psalm 50:16
But God says to the wicked:
“What right do you have to recite My statutes
and to take My covenant on your lips?
Matthew 7:5
Hypocrite! First take the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.

Much

Proverbs 16:10
God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials will be wicked.
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel spoke;
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God,
Job 34:12
Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly
and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
Psalm 101:3
I will not set anything worthless before my eyes.
I hate the practice of transgression;
it will not cling to me.

Lying lips

Proverbs 12:19
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.

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